How yoga kept a 90 year oldyogini fit in at that age?

Once in a lifetime you meet an indomitable spiritwho just by its touch changes your perspectiveabout everything.

One such person i have a pleasure to introduce toyou is a 90 year old Yogini, Phyllis Sues.

Initially, it was "90 year old" that intrigued me toknow her further. But, as I did, I realized, age isseriously just another number.

It might seem like an exaggeration, but I couldreally feel her power, and the fire she had within.

INTRODUCTION

Hi Phyllis, Can you describe your first tryst with yoga?

Was it repelling or rejuvenating?

In my first yoga class at the YMCA, I was OK until

I heard the word handstands.

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With only 5 years into yoga and decadesof life’s experience, how has yoga

changed your perspective?

Yoga has given me the assurance that I cando anything that requires strength, power,

elasticity and balance within reason and forall the years ahead.

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I am curious as to why you didn’t takeup yoga any earlier?

I was practicing Argentine Tango andneeded additional balance and strength.

I’m basically a ballet dancer since age 14 and always poo-pooed yoga as

‘unnecessary’.

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I see a very optimistic and happy, fierystreak in this brave attempt. And would

love to know about your futureadventures.

I guess you’d say these are the twilight yearsof my life, but I say they are the best and

unexpected years of my life. My plans are tofind out how much further I can take this

body.

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I’m sure you advise everyone to go foryoga. But at what age should one take

up this practice?

If I can give yoga a try at 85, why noteveryone at any age? I will never have a hip replacement. I have Arthritis in my

knees, but because of yoga I can do squatsand jump rope.

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Tell us something about your yogapractice ?

My yoga practice, when I wake up, takes placein my bedroom. My yoga class is in a

wonderful sunlit studio. I worship my yogateacher, Anthony Benenati.

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What is your advice to our readers?

If you want to have a rich, productive,glorious life, physically and mentally,

practice yoga. I practice yoga at home and inclass 6 times a week and Sunday, I practice

by myself.

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Now, at 90, Phyllis dances with her teacher anddance partner; performing in shows and competing.

She is inspiring audiences and dancers nationwide.She is currently working on her new CD.

Her music is available on iTunes, CD Baby andAmazon. In her spare time, she blogs forhuffingtonpost.

I hope you enjoyed this interview and got lots ofinspiration from Phyllis Sues.

CONCLUSION

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